As an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant you are part of a vitally important profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. See more ideas about ot month occupational therapy and pediatrics.
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Occupational therapy month coloring pages. We tried three techniques in occupational therapy to see what really works for kids. Dec 11 2018 promote your field of work by celebrating occupational therapy month. Coloring in the lines. To celebrate we are sharing some coloring pages. This 3 page pdf includes both color and blackwhite printer friendly versions. Coloring is a reisistive task that provides the small muscles in the hand to work the waxy crayon onto coloring sheets.
Mar 11 2020 explore golly82s board ot month ideas on pinterest. Customers also liked these items. With intricate coloring sheets being super popular right now i thought i would create a few for occupational and physical therapy. This free posterflyer is a great way to promote ot month. Therapeutic activities for home and school 1695. School based occupational therapy screening form checklist 199.
Shop ot month products. Download the occupational therapy and physical therapy coloring pages slp. See more ideas about ot month occupational therapy therapy. Iep goals related to the common core for otpt 1995. Sign up for free access. Did you know that coloring addresses fine motor control gross motor strength sensory processing pencil grasp hand eye coordination dexterity creativity color identification matching and more.
Have a coloring contest and award a small prize to the winner. The charming poster can be displayed in your clinictherapy space or given to others staff educators caregivers parents etc to promote occupational therapy. Print off one of the coloring pages below color it and post a picture of your finished product in the comments on our facebook post. Occupational therapists ots help patients to participate in every day occupations. When a child holds a crayon they are working on the strength of the intrinsic muscles of the hand. April is occupational therapy month.
Ok so maybe its an important skill when it comes to fine motor control and spatial awareness. It is in april to. 10 fun facts about occupational therapy. Color and decorate the therapy room. Occupational therapy month began in 1980. In honor of occupational therapy month boston occupational therapist kathryn lemonda is here to share 10 facts about occupational therapy.
Here are three things to do with your coloring sheets. Coloring is a fine motor strengthening tool that many occupational therapists recommend and use in treatment sessions.